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Questions to keep in mind while creating and using a timer app

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The "Harness" app I created helps you set a location and schedule for your activities, verifies that you're at the designated location when you start the timer, and records the time you spent on the activity. I created it because I've often procrastinated on studying, work, and development, and I use it myself.

I’ve been reflecting on my planned and actual times and sharing my records with friends who share the same goal. When explaining this experience to others who are also creating things, I want to talk about both the time I recorded and the results I was aiming for during that time. The fact that I spent a long time on it and the fact that I achieved the desired results are both aspects worth reflecting on.

For example, when setting aside time for your next creative project, you could add a single “question to check this time.” For writing, this might be whether the main point comes across in the first paragraph; for design, it might be which option is easiest to read. Once you’re done, take a moment to reflect separately on whether you were able to answer that question, along with the time it took. This isn’t about using an app feature that automatically evaluates your work—it’s a suggestion to make use of your own records.

This story stems from my experience of reflecting on my planning and execution while actually using the app I created. When you track your work time, what questions do you ask yourself? I’m curious about the kind of reflection process that helped you prepare for your next project.

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